Chapter XXX

Or wilt thou commerce have with those who make Rugs of the rainbow, rainbows of the snake, Snakes of a staff, and other wondrous things?-- The burning thirst a mirage can not slake.

XXXI

Religion is a maiden veiled in prayer, Whose bridal gifts and dowry those who care Can buy in Mutakallem's shop of words But I for such, a dirham can not spare.